Home Office

Electronic Surveillance

lord laird: To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they have taken to implement the recommendationsrelating tothe interception ofemails and the theft of data set out inthe 2013 Annual Report of the Interception of Communications Commissioner, presented to Parliament on 8 April 2014.

lord lee of trafford: The Government takes the recommendations of the Interception of Communications Commissioner extremely seriously. A number of the recommendations relate to internal practice and guidance and since 2013 the intercepting agencies will have worked with the Commissioner’s office to refine and improve processes.The Government brought forward the Investigatory Powers Bill which was approved by Parliament and which addresses a number of the recommendations contained in previous reports from the Commissioner. We will also lay new detailed codes of practice before Parliament in due course.

Work Permits: Football

lord pendry: To ask Her Majesty's Government, in the context of the EU withdrawal negotiations, whatcriteriathey intend toapply post-Brexit to work permits forfootballers who are (1) EU, and (2) EEA, nationals; and what assessment they have made of Directive 2004/38/EC on EU freedom of movement and residence in this regard.

baroness williams of trafford: No final decisions have been taken on the UK’s post-Brexit Immigration system. We are considering the options for our future immigration system very carefully.It is important that we understand the impacts on the different sectors of the economy and the labour market. We will, therefore, ensure that businesses and communities have the opportunity to contribute their views. We will build a comprehensive picture of the needs and interests of all parts of the UK and look to develop a system which works for all.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Libya: Refugees

lord alton of liverpool: To ask Her Majesty's Government whether, during his recent visit to Libya, the Foreign Secretary addressed conditions inside Libyan detention centres; and what assessment they have made of criticisms by Médecins Sans Frontièresregarding the impact ofUK policies on detainees in that country.

lord ahmad of wimbledon: The Foreign Secretary highlighted the importance of adhering to international human rights standards when he met with Prime Minister Serrajduring his visit in August 2017. The UK is pursuing a comprehensive approach to migration to address the root causes as well as the devastating impact migration has on those who are most vulnerable. The UK's humanitarian programme includes substantial support to improve the standards in detention facilities in Libya. This activity is specifically designed to protect migrants' human rights and improve conditions, and is underpinned by the 'do no harm' principle. We have checks in place to make sure that is the case. We are very concerned about the conditions in detention centres, which is exactly why we are providing assistance and Assisted Voluntary Returns, and will continue to do so.

Hurricanes and Tornadoes: Caribbean

lord naseby: To ask Her Majesty's Government which department is responsible for overseeing weather phenomenaduring the Caribbean hurricane season.

lord ahmad of wimbledon: The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is the lead Department for responding to crises overseas, including natural disasters. The Met Office, as the UK’s National Meteorological Service, monitors weather around the world, including hurricanes in the Caribbean, and provides the FCO and other departments with up to date meteorological advice. This ensures coordinated and timely cross government preparations and response.